The Canberra Raiders are thrilled at the return of club legend Mal Meninga, who they hope will be an extra drawcard for recruiting and retaining players.
It may have been ugly, but Canberra's 20-18 win over the Warriors was due reward for their fans who turned up in the biting cold after four straight losses.
Jamal Fogarty and Zac Hosking return from injury against the Warriors in a much-needed boost for a Canberra side struggling to keep their NRL season alive.
As captain Elliott Whitehead calls time on his NRL career, Canberra have bolstered their forwards for 2025 with the signing of a young England international.
The NRL has confirmed that the Canberra Raiders are one of four teams heading to Las Vegas for the opening of the 2025 premiership season along with the Sharks, Warriors and Panthers.
Queensland State of Origin winger Xavier Coates limped off AAMI Park with a hamstring injury but his Melbourne team were able to hold out Canberra 16-6.
Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen and captain Harry Grant are unlikely to face Canberra in Melbourne on Saturday night after both skipped the Storm's training run.
Former NSW State of Origin winger Nick Cotric has signed with the Catalans Dragons in the English Super League, meaning he will leave Canberra at season's end.
Canberra's firing reserves and juniors are vying for selection in first grade with the NRL side in a form slump and on a quest to re-find some mental toughness.
